Small Claims Court Monetary Limit Increase

Why is the monetary limit of the Small Claims Court increasing to $50,000?

Ontario Attorney General, Doug Downey, that the monetary claims limit for Small Claims Court will increase from $35,000 to $50,000. The change will come into effect on October 1, 2025.

The claims limit will continue to exclude interests and costs, such as court fees. Examples of claims that can be filed in the Small Claim Courts include unpaid loans, unpaid rent, property damage and personal injuries, among others.

In making these changes, many civil cases that would have been brought to the Superior Court of Justice will now be brought in Small Claims Court.

The minimum appealable amount will increase from $3,500 to $5,000.

https://www.ontario.ca/page/suing-someone-small-claims-courtRead more on the Attorney General’s Website here.